O’Brian Skyhook™ Tarper


  • No multi-stage cylinders or pulleys and cables to maintain.
  • Simple: Raise gantry & pull tarp operation; easy to install.
  • Economical: Value-driven armless tarping system, low maintenance.
  • Versatile: Fits peak loads and containers of multiple heights. Ideally suited for narrow streets and tight alleys.

Skyhook™ 2200

  • General: Two-stage, semi‐automatic, armless tarping system for up to 22’ containers.
  • Gantry: Adjusts from 5’‐4” to over 13’ with two double-acting single-stage cylinders to extend and retract gantry. There are two gantry legs for stability and are constructed from cylindrical A‐513 mechanical tubing. Grease zerk fittings are installed to allow lubrication of the telescoping gantry sections. Powered by hoist controls, power pack, or standard tarper controls. Pre‐assembled gantry and roller.
  • Cylinders (2): 48” stroke, 13/4 bore, and a 1” induction hardened, chrome rod and rebuildable
  • Airshield: Painted Steel, ⅛” wind deflector with a ¼” “Z” shape base plate and a pre‐tensioned spring roller assembly. Tarp is 8’ x 28’ with a pull rope.

Skyhook™ 1600

  • General: Single-stage, semi‐automatic, armless tarping system for up to 16’ containers.
  • Gantry: Adjusts from 5’‐4” to over 9’ with one double-acting cylinders to extend and retract gantry. There are two (2) gantry legs for stability and are constructed of square tubing. Powered by hoist controls, power pack, or standard tarper controls.
  • Cylinder: 48” stroke, 13/4 bore, and a 1” induction hardened, chrome rod and rebuildable
  • Airshield: Painted Steel ⅛” wind deflector with a ¼” “Z” shape base plate and a pre‐tensioned spring-powered roller assembly. The tarp is 8’ x 22’ with a pull rope.

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